How far is City of Gary, IN from Delphi, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Delphi, IN is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.34 mi
01h 57m
Flight
77.9 mi
125.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.9 mi
Kilometers
125.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.34 mi
Kilometers
150.22 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphi
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Wed, Sep 23, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-09-23T13:28
Arrive Delphi
Wed, Sep 23, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Ayr
IN

Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From City of Gary
46.7 mi
00h 58m
To Delphi
46.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Delphi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Delphi.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Brookston, Fowler

    1191 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Prairie Street

    947 ft · 24 sec · North Prairie Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    10.3 mi · 18 min · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Delphi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.8 mi · 79%
West 3rd Street
10.3 mi · 11%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.38 mi
West Main Street
0.36 mi
SR 18
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

73.8 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ayr
00h 58m from City of Gary
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Delphi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Delphi?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from City of Gary and 46.7 miles from Delphi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Gary and Delphi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Scattered Rain Showers then Cloudy near Delphi.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Ayr, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ayr.

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Rensselaer

12 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
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Gilman

62 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

63 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.37 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delphi

City in Indiana

Population2,909
Coordinates40.5875400, -86.6750100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.57 $15.03 $30.06
Premium $5.11 $16.81 $33.62
Diesel $6.91 $22.75 $45.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Delphi, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 13:28:58, although it is 14:28:58 in Delphi.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.